The U.S. Navy traces its origins to the Continental Navy, which was established during the American Revolutionary War and was essentially disbanded as a separate entity shortly thereafter. It played a major role in the American Civil War by blockading the Confederacy and seizing control of its rivers. It played the central role in the World War II defeat of Japan. The 21st century U.S. Navy maintains a sizable global presence, deploying in such areas as East Asia, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. It is a blue-water navy with the ability to project force onto the littoral regions of the world, engage in forward areas during peacetime, and rapidly respond to regional crises, making it an active player in U.S. foreign and defense policy.

Phineas and Ferb

Phineas and Ferb is an American animated comedy-musical television series. Originally broadcast as a one-episode preview on August 17, 2007 and again previewed on September 28, 2007, the series officially premiered on February 1, 2008 on Disney Channel, and follows Phineas Flynn and his English stepbrother Ferb Fletcher on summer vacation. Every day, the boys embark on some grand new project, which annoys their controlling sister, Candace, who frequently tries to reveal their shenanigans to her and Phineas' mother, Linda Flynn-Fletcher, and less frequently to Ferb's father, Lawrence Fletcher. The series follows a standard plot system; running gags occur every episode, and the b-plot almost always features Perry the Platypus working as a spy ("Agent P") for OWCA (the Organization Without a Cool Acronym), to defeat the latest scheme of Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz, a mad scientist driven largely by a need to assert his evilness. Sometimes, other villains scoff at his level of evil. The two plots intersect at the end to erase all traces of the boys' project just before Candace can show it to their mother. This usually leaves Candace very frustrated.

French Polynesia

French Polynesia (i/ˈfrɛntʃpɒlᵻˈniːʒə/; French:Polynésie française[pɔlinezi fʁɑ̃sɛz]; Tahitian:Pōrīnetia Farāni) is an overseas collectivity of the French Republic; collectivité d'outre-mer de la République française (COM), sometimes unofficially referred to as an overseas country; pays d'outre-mer (POM). It is composed of 118 geographically dispersed islands and atolls stretching over an expanse of more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200mi) in the South Pacific Ocean. Its total land area is 4,167 square kilometres (1,609sqmi).

JS Kaga (DDH-184) is a helicopter carrier (officially classified by Japan as a helicopter destroyer) and the second constructed ship in the Izumo class of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF). Her namesake arises from Kaga Province (加賀国 Kaga no kuni) in present-day Ishikawa Prefecture.
The ship bears the same name, and almost the same size in length, as aircraft carrier Kaga, which served in the Japanese navy in WWII. The original Kaga was sunk in June 1942 near Midway Atoll.
The ship can host up to 28 aircraft, or 14 larger aircraft. However, only 7 anti-submarine warfare helicopters and 2 search and rescue helicopters are planned for the initial aircraft complement. For other operations, 400 troops and 50 3.5-ton trucks (or equivalent equipment) can also be carried. The flight deck has 5 helicopter landing spots that allow simultaneous landings or take-offs.
In 2010, ForecastInternational reported that some design features were intended to support fixed wing aircraft such as the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey and Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II; although neither the Ministry of Defense nor the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force have mentioned the possibility of introducing fixed-wing aircraft. The ship has neither a "ski-jump" nor a catapult, typical features for launching fixed-wing aircraft. If Izumo-class ships were to operate fixed-wing aircraft, it would be limited to STOVL (short take-off, vertical landing) aircraft, such as the F-35B.
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published: 14 Oct 2017

US Navy’s Aquilino: Partnerships Needed for Gulf Maritime Superiority

Vice Adm. Chris “Lung” Aquilino, USN, commander of US 5th Fleet, discusses the importance of partnerships to maintain Gulf maritime superiority, Iran’s regional behavior, avoiding accidents in his command, and need for the F-35 Lightning II at sea and during a Nov. 11, 2017, interview with the Defense & Aerospace Report interview with the Defense & Aerospace Report at the 2017 DIAC. The Defense & Aerospace Report’s coverage is in partnership with SEGMA and is sponsored by FLIR Systems.
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published: 12 Nov 2017

Maritime Biker Trailer 2012

JS Kaga (DDH-184) is a helicopter carrier (officially classified by Japan as a helicopter destroyer) and the second constructed ship in the Izumo class of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF). Her namesake arises from Kaga Province (加賀国 Kaga no kuni) in present-day Ishikawa Prefecture.
The ship bears the same name, and almost the same size in length, as aircraft carrier Kaga, which served in the Japanese navy in WWII. The original Kaga was sunk in June 1942 near Midway Atoll.
The ship can host up to 28 aircraft, or 14 larger aircraft. However, only 7 anti-submarine warfare helicopters and 2 search and rescue helicopters are planned for the initial aircraft complement. For other operations, 400 troops and 50 3.5-ton trucks (or equivalent equipment) can also be carried. The flight ...

JS Kaga (DDH-184) is a helicopter carrier (officially classified by Japan as a helicopter destroyer) and the second constructed ship in the Izumo class of the J...

JS Kaga (DDH-184) is a helicopter carrier (officially classified by Japan as a helicopter destroyer) and the second constructed ship in the Izumo class of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF). Her namesake arises from Kaga Province (加賀国 Kaga no kuni) in present-day Ishikawa Prefecture.
The ship bears the same name, and almost the same size in length, as aircraft carrier Kaga, which served in the Japanese navy in WWII. The original Kaga was sunk in June 1942 near Midway Atoll.
The ship can host up to 28 aircraft, or 14 larger aircraft. However, only 7 anti-submarine warfare helicopters and 2 search and rescue helicopters are planned for the initial aircraft complement. For other operations, 400 troops and 50 3.5-ton trucks (or equivalent equipment) can also be carried. The flight deck has 5 helicopter landing spots that allow simultaneous landings or take-offs.
In 2010, ForecastInternational reported that some design features were intended to support fixed wing aircraft such as the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey and Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II; although neither the Ministry of Defense nor the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force have mentioned the possibility of introducing fixed-wing aircraft. The ship has neither a "ski-jump" nor a catapult, typical features for launching fixed-wing aircraft. If Izumo-class ships were to operate fixed-wing aircraft, it would be limited to STOVL (short take-off, vertical landing) aircraft, such as the F-35B.
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JS Kaga (DDH-184) is a helicopter carrier (officially classified by Japan as a helicopter destroyer) and the second constructed ship in the Izumo class of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF). Her namesake arises from Kaga Province (加賀国 Kaga no kuni) in present-day Ishikawa Prefecture.
The ship bears the same name, and almost the same size in length, as aircraft carrier Kaga, which served in the Japanese navy in WWII. The original Kaga was sunk in June 1942 near Midway Atoll.
The ship can host up to 28 aircraft, or 14 larger aircraft. However, only 7 anti-submarine warfare helicopters and 2 search and rescue helicopters are planned for the initial aircraft complement. For other operations, 400 troops and 50 3.5-ton trucks (or equivalent equipment) can also be carried. The flight deck has 5 helicopter landing spots that allow simultaneous landings or take-offs.
In 2010, ForecastInternational reported that some design features were intended to support fixed wing aircraft such as the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey and Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II; although neither the Ministry of Defense nor the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force have mentioned the possibility of introducing fixed-wing aircraft. The ship has neither a "ski-jump" nor a catapult, typical features for launching fixed-wing aircraft. If Izumo-class ships were to operate fixed-wing aircraft, it would be limited to STOVL (short take-off, vertical landing) aircraft, such as the F-35B.
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Col de Turini - Monaco Maritime Alps 10/15 KTM 530 EXC-r & 450 EXC-f

Shadow Company Official Full Documentary

In the late 20th Century the distinction between soldier and mercenary became blurred. The recent use of private military companies (PMCs) in Iraq has been more extensive than at any time in modern history. The brutal killing of four PMC employees in Fallujah in April 2004 made it clear that these “contractors” are not merely workers in a foreign land. But are the lives of such men the only thing at risk when we privatize warfare?
Shadow Company explores the moral and ethical issues private military solutions create for PMC employees, for the Western governments who foot the bill for their salaries, and for everyday citizens like you. The filmmakers traveled the globe to expose all sides of the issue, interviewing PMC staff, owners and lobbyists, former mercenaries, academics, journalists...

published: 22 Feb 2016

Maritime Futures and the Bering Strait Region

The shared U.S.-Russian maritime border and the narrow Bering Strait will very likely see an increase in economic activity as nations and the private sector explore natural resource development, develop shipping routes and vessel traffic lanes, and pursue fishing stocks in the Arctic. A new CSIS report, MaritimeFutures: The Arctic and The Bering Strait Region,describes the impact of the increased connection of distant economies through Arctic maritime routes and the urgent need to enhance protection of U.S. Arctic coastline and territorial waters.
We are delighted to welcome Rear AdmiralMichael F. McAllister, Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Seventeenth District, who will discuss current Coast Guard efforts and initiatives in the Bering Strait region to better manage this maritime fu...

“1000 Ship Navy” Concept of 21st Century Seapower

“1000ShipNavy” Concept of 21st Century Seapower
The 2007MaritimeStrategy was the basis for the concepts of the 1,000-ship Navy and the Global MaritimePartnershipInitiative. The latest Strategy expresses similar sentiments, but they’re not its cornerstone. It sees maritime cooperation only in the context of naval cooperation. Relatively little attention is given to cooperation between coast guards and only token acknowledgment is given to the role of the US Coast Guard beyond home waters.
The new Maritime Strategy may appeal to its domestic audiences and may help to reassure US friends and allies abroad. But in the Asia-Pacific region it may contribute to greater distrust between the US and China.
http://www.aspistrategist.org.au/some-thoughts-on-the-new-us-maritime-strategy/
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published: 25 Mar 2015

The Differences Between Common Law & Maritime Law & What They Are

The Differences Between Common Law & Maritime Law & What They Mean
To learn more, visit this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mII9NZ8MMVM
and this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xxld2jVGNM
a video titled, "Establishing Jurisdiction & Beating your Case" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ4c5atUjsE

more at http://outdoor-gear.quickfound.net/
"Teaches how to tie the square knot, figure 8, bowline, half hitch, timber hitch, rolling hitch, clove hitch, cats paw, single and double sheet or becket bend, fisherman's bend, and double carrick bend."
Department of Defense training film TF55-4738
NEWVERSION with improved video & sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzf5-teBlZg
Reupload of a previously uploaded film, in one piece instead of multiple parts.
Public domain film from the National Archives slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and mild noise reduction applied.
The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization and noise reduction.
from US Army Field Manual FM 3-97-61
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/3...

Maritime Futures and the Bering Strait Region

The shared U.S.-Russian maritime border and the narrow Bering Strait will very likely see an increase in economic activity as nations and the private sector exp...

The shared U.S.-Russian maritime border and the narrow Bering Strait will very likely see an increase in economic activity as nations and the private sector explore natural resource development, develop shipping routes and vessel traffic lanes, and pursue fishing stocks in the Arctic. A new CSIS report, MaritimeFutures: The Arctic and The Bering Strait Region,describes the impact of the increased connection of distant economies through Arctic maritime routes and the urgent need to enhance protection of U.S. Arctic coastline and territorial waters.
We are delighted to welcome Rear AdmiralMichael F. McAllister, Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Seventeenth District, who will discuss current Coast Guard efforts and initiatives in the Bering Strait region to better manage this maritime future, with a focus on enhancing maritime domain awareness and search and rescue capabilities and cooperation, as well as vessel traffic management with Russia.
This event is made possible by support from the RoyalNorwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Photo: Operation Deep Freeze 2017 by Coast Guard News

The shared U.S.-Russian maritime border and the narrow Bering Strait will very likely see an increase in economic activity as nations and the private sector explore natural resource development, develop shipping routes and vessel traffic lanes, and pursue fishing stocks in the Arctic. A new CSIS report, MaritimeFutures: The Arctic and The Bering Strait Region,describes the impact of the increased connection of distant economies through Arctic maritime routes and the urgent need to enhance protection of U.S. Arctic coastline and territorial waters.
We are delighted to welcome Rear AdmiralMichael F. McAllister, Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Seventeenth District, who will discuss current Coast Guard efforts and initiatives in the Bering Strait region to better manage this maritime future, with a focus on enhancing maritime domain awareness and search and rescue capabilities and cooperation, as well as vessel traffic management with Russia.
This event is made possible by support from the RoyalNorwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Photo: Operation Deep Freeze 2017 by Coast Guard News

The Differences Between Common Law & Maritime Law & What They Mean
To learn more, visit this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mII9NZ8MMVM
and this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xxld2jVGNM
a video titled, "Establishing Jurisdiction & Beating your Case" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ4c5atUjsE

The Differences Between Common Law & Maritime Law & What They Mean
To learn more, visit this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mII9NZ8MMVM
and this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xxld2jVGNM
a video titled, "Establishing Jurisdiction & Beating your Case" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ4c5atUjsE

more at http://outdoor-gear.quickfound.net/
"Teaches how to tie the square knot, figure 8, bowline, half hitch, timber hitch, rolling hitch, clove hitch, cats paw, single and double sheet or becket bend, fisherman's bend, and double carrick bend."
Department of Defense training film TF55-4738
NEWVERSION with improved video & sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzf5-teBlZg
Reupload of a previously uploaded film, in one piece instead of multiple parts.
Public domain film from the National Archives slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and mild noise reduction applied.
The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization and noise reduction.
from US Army Field Manual FM 3-97-61
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/3-97-61/ch4.htmThe rope is a climber's lifeline. It must be cared for and used properly. These general guidelines should be used when handling ropes.
a. Do not step on or drag ropes on the ground unnecessarily. Small particles of dirt will be ground between the inner strands and will slowly cut them.
b. While in use, do not allow the rope to come into contact with sharp edges. Nylon rope is easily cut, particularly when under tension. If the rope must be used over a sharp edge, pad the edge for protection.
c. Always keep the rope as dry as possible. Should the rope become wet, hang it in large loops off the ground and allow it to dry. Never dry a rope with high heat or in direct sunlight.
d. Never leave a rope knotted or tightly stretched for longer than necessary. Over time it will reduce the strength and life of the rope.
e. Never allow one rope to continuously rub over or against another. Allowing rope-on-rope contact with nylon rope is extremely dangerous because the heat produced by the friction will cause the nylon to melt.
f. Inspect the rope before each use for frayed or cut spots, mildew or rot, or defects in construction (new rope).
g. The ends of the rope should be whipped or melted to prevent unraveling.
h. Do not splice ropes for use in mountaineering.
i. Do not mark ropes with paints or allow them to come in contact with oils or petroleum products. Some of these will weaken or deteriorate nylon.
j. Never use a mountaineering rope for any purpose except mountaineering.
k. Each rope should have a corresponding rope log...
l. Never subject the rope to high heat or flame. This will significantly weaken it.
m. All ropes should be washed periodically to remove dirt and grit, and rinsed thoroughly...
n. Ultraviolet radiation (sunlight) tends to deteriorate nylon over long periods of time. This becomes important if rope installations are left in place over a number of months.
o. When not in use, ropes should be loosely coiled and hung on wooden pegs rather than nails or other metal objects. Storage areas should be relatively cool with low humidity levels to prevent mildew or rotting. Rope may also be loosely stacked and placed in a rope bag and stored on a shelf. Avoid storage in direct sunlight, as the ultraviolet radiation will deteriorate the nylon over long periods...
When using ropes, understanding basic terminology is important. The terms explained in this section are the most commonly used in military mountaineering.
a. Bight. A bight of rope is a simple bend of rope in which the rope does not cross itself.
b. Loop. A loop is a bend of a rope in which the rope does cross itself.
c. Half Hitch. A half hitch is a loop that runs around an object in such a manner as to lock or secure itself.
d. Turn. A turn wraps around an object, providing 360-degree contact.
e. Round Turn. A round turn wraps around an object one and one-half times. A round turn is used to distribute the load over a small diameter anchor (3 inches or less). It may also be used around larger diameter anchors to reduce the tension on the knot, or provide added friction.
f. Running End. A running end is the loose or working end of the rope.
g. Standing Part. The standing part is the static, stationary, or nonworking end of the rope.
h. Lay. The lay is the direction of twist used in construction of the rope.
i. Pigtail. The pigtail (tail) is the portion of the running end of the rope between the safety knot and the end of the rope.
j. Dress. Dress is the proper arrangement of all the knot parts, removing unnecessary kinks, twists, and slack so that all rope parts of the knot make contact.

more at http://outdoor-gear.quickfound.net/
"Teaches how to tie the square knot, figure 8, bowline, half hitch, timber hitch, rolling hitch, clove hitch, cats paw, single and double sheet or becket bend, fisherman's bend, and double carrick bend."
Department of Defense training film TF55-4738
NEWVERSION with improved video & sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzf5-teBlZg
Reupload of a previously uploaded film, in one piece instead of multiple parts.
Public domain film from the National Archives slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and mild noise reduction applied.
The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization and noise reduction.
from US Army Field Manual FM 3-97-61
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/3-97-61/ch4.htmThe rope is a climber's lifeline. It must be cared for and used properly. These general guidelines should be used when handling ropes.
a. Do not step on or drag ropes on the ground unnecessarily. Small particles of dirt will be ground between the inner strands and will slowly cut them.
b. While in use, do not allow the rope to come into contact with sharp edges. Nylon rope is easily cut, particularly when under tension. If the rope must be used over a sharp edge, pad the edge for protection.
c. Always keep the rope as dry as possible. Should the rope become wet, hang it in large loops off the ground and allow it to dry. Never dry a rope with high heat or in direct sunlight.
d. Never leave a rope knotted or tightly stretched for longer than necessary. Over time it will reduce the strength and life of the rope.
e. Never allow one rope to continuously rub over or against another. Allowing rope-on-rope contact with nylon rope is extremely dangerous because the heat produced by the friction will cause the nylon to melt.
f. Inspect the rope before each use for frayed or cut spots, mildew or rot, or defects in construction (new rope).
g. The ends of the rope should be whipped or melted to prevent unraveling.
h. Do not splice ropes for use in mountaineering.
i. Do not mark ropes with paints or allow them to come in contact with oils or petroleum products. Some of these will weaken or deteriorate nylon.
j. Never use a mountaineering rope for any purpose except mountaineering.
k. Each rope should have a corresponding rope log...
l. Never subject the rope to high heat or flame. This will significantly weaken it.
m. All ropes should be washed periodically to remove dirt and grit, and rinsed thoroughly...
n. Ultraviolet radiation (sunlight) tends to deteriorate nylon over long periods of time. This becomes important if rope installations are left in place over a number of months.
o. When not in use, ropes should be loosely coiled and hung on wooden pegs rather than nails or other metal objects. Storage areas should be relatively cool with low humidity levels to prevent mildew or rotting. Rope may also be loosely stacked and placed in a rope bag and stored on a shelf. Avoid storage in direct sunlight, as the ultraviolet radiation will deteriorate the nylon over long periods...
When using ropes, understanding basic terminology is important. The terms explained in this section are the most commonly used in military mountaineering.
a. Bight. A bight of rope is a simple bend of rope in which the rope does not cross itself.
b. Loop. A loop is a bend of a rope in which the rope does cross itself.
c. Half Hitch. A half hitch is a loop that runs around an object in such a manner as to lock or secure itself.
d. Turn. A turn wraps around an object, providing 360-degree contact.
e. Round Turn. A round turn wraps around an object one and one-half times. A round turn is used to distribute the load over a small diameter anchor (3 inches or less). It may also be used around larger diameter anchors to reduce the tension on the knot, or provide added friction.
f. Running End. A running end is the loose or working end of the rope.
g. Standing Part. The standing part is the static, stationary, or nonworking end of the rope.
h. Lay. The lay is the direction of twist used in construction of the rope.
i. Pigtail. The pigtail (tail) is the portion of the running end of the rope between the safety knot and the end of the rope.
j. Dress. Dress is the proper arrangement of all the knot parts, removing unnecessary kinks, twists, and slack so that all rope parts of the knot make contact.

Maritime Futures and the Bering Strait Region

The shared U.S.-Russian maritime border and the narrow Bering Strait will very likely see an increase in economic activity as nations and the private sector explore natural resource development, develop shipping routes and vessel traffic lanes, and pursue fishing stocks in the Arctic. A new CSIS report, MaritimeFutures: The Arctic and The Bering Strait Region,describes the impact of the increased connection of distant economies through Arctic maritime routes and the urgent need to enhance protection of U.S. Arctic coastline and territorial waters.
We are delighted to welcome Rear AdmiralMichael F. McAllister, Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Seventeenth District, who will discuss current Coast Guard efforts and initiatives in the Bering Strait region to better manage this maritime future, with a focus on enhancing maritime domain awareness and search and rescue capabilities and cooperation, as well as vessel traffic management with Russia.
This event is made possible by support from the RoyalNorwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Photo: Operation Deep Freeze 2017 by Coast Guard News

The Differences Between Common Law & Maritime Law & What They Are

The Differences Between Common Law & Maritime Law & What They Mean
To learn more, visit this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mII9NZ8MMVM
and this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xxld2jVGNM
a video titled, "Establishing Jurisdiction & Beating your Case" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ4c5atUjsE

more at http://outdoor-gear.quickfound.net/
"Teaches how to tie the square knot, figure 8, bowline, half hitch, timber hitch, rolling hitch, clove hitch, cats paw, single and double sheet or becket bend, fisherman's bend, and double carrick bend."
Department of Defense training film TF55-4738
NEWVERSION with improved video & sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzf5-teBlZg
Reupload of a previously uploaded film, in one piece instead of multiple parts.
Public domain film from the National Archives slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and mild noise reduction applied.
The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization and noise reduction.
from US Army Field Manual FM 3-97-61
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/3-97-61/ch4.htmThe rope is a climber's lifeline. It must be cared for and used properly. These general guidelines should be used when handling ropes.
a. Do not step on or drag ropes on the ground unnecessarily. Small particles of dirt will be ground between the inner strands and will slowly cut them.
b. While in use, do not allow the rope to come into contact with sharp edges. Nylon rope is easily cut, particularly when under tension. If the rope must be used over a sharp edge, pad the edge for protection.
c. Always keep the rope as dry as possible. Should the rope become wet, hang it in large loops off the ground and allow it to dry. Never dry a rope with high heat or in direct sunlight.
d. Never leave a rope knotted or tightly stretched for longer than necessary. Over time it will reduce the strength and life of the rope.
e. Never allow one rope to continuously rub over or against another. Allowing rope-on-rope contact with nylon rope is extremely dangerous because the heat produced by the friction will cause the nylon to melt.
f. Inspect the rope before each use for frayed or cut spots, mildew or rot, or defects in construction (new rope).
g. The ends of the rope should be whipped or melted to prevent unraveling.
h. Do not splice ropes for use in mountaineering.
i. Do not mark ropes with paints or allow them to come in contact with oils or petroleum products. Some of these will weaken or deteriorate nylon.
j. Never use a mountaineering rope for any purpose except mountaineering.
k. Each rope should have a corresponding rope log...
l. Never subject the rope to high heat or flame. This will significantly weaken it.
m. All ropes should be washed periodically to remove dirt and grit, and rinsed thoroughly...
n. Ultraviolet radiation (sunlight) tends to deteriorate nylon over long periods of time. This becomes important if rope installations are left in place over a number of months.
o. When not in use, ropes should be loosely coiled and hung on wooden pegs rather than nails or other metal objects. Storage areas should be relatively cool with low humidity levels to prevent mildew or rotting. Rope may also be loosely stacked and placed in a rope bag and stored on a shelf. Avoid storage in direct sunlight, as the ultraviolet radiation will deteriorate the nylon over long periods...
When using ropes, understanding basic terminology is important. The terms explained in this section are the most commonly used in military mountaineering.
a. Bight. A bight of rope is a simple bend of rope in which the rope does not cross itself.
b. Loop. A loop is a bend of a rope in which the rope does cross itself.
c. Half Hitch. A half hitch is a loop that runs around an object in such a manner as to lock or secure itself.
d. Turn. A turn wraps around an object, providing 360-degree contact.
e. Round Turn. A round turn wraps around an object one and one-half times. A round turn is used to distribute the load over a small diameter anchor (3 inches or less). It may also be used around larger diameter anchors to reduce the tension on the knot, or provide added friction.
f. Running End. A running end is the loose or working end of the rope.
g. Standing Part. The standing part is the static, stationary, or nonworking end of the rope.
h. Lay. The lay is the direction of twist used in construction of the rope.
i. Pigtail. The pigtail (tail) is the portion of the running end of the rope between the safety knot and the end of the rope.
j. Dress. Dress is the proper arrangement of all the knot parts, removing unnecessary kinks, twists, and slack so that all rope parts of the knot make contact.

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Discovery Channel - Wings - Grumman F-14 Tomcat

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is an American supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, variable-sweep w...

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Gizmodo reported on Wednesday that a former Google engineer is suing the company for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination ...Chevalier's posts had been quoting in Damore's lawsuit against Google, who is also suing the company for alleged discrimination against conservative white men ... “Firing the employee who pushed back against the bullies was exactly the wrong step to take.” ... But the effect is the same....

OSLO. Sea levels will rise between 0.7 and 1.2 metres in the next two centuries even if governments end the fossil fuel era as promised under the Paris climate agreement, scientists said on Tuesday ...Ocean levels will rise inexorably because heat-trapping industrial gases already em­­itted will linger in the atmosphere, melting more ice, it said. In addition, water naturally expands as it warms above four degrees Celsius (39.2F) ... ....

Special CounselRobert Mueller's probe is prepared to accept a guilty plea from the London-based son-in-law of a Russian businessman after he made false statements during the investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, according to the Washington Post... Tymoshenko was later imprisoned by former president Viktor Yanukovych after signing a controversial deal with Russia for natural gas ... U.S ... U.S....

The woman tasked with caring for accused Florida shooter Nikolas Cruz and his brother have moved quickly to file court papers seeking control of their inheritance the day after the massacre at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School, Newsweek reported. When the mother of Nikolas and Zachary Cruz died from flu-related pneumonia last November, their lives were entrusted to Roxanne Deschamps, the report said....

Article by WN.Com Correspondent Dallas DarlingTo this day it’s something my aunt hardly mentions, let alone discusses. And like a few other families living in the United States, it’s taboo and completely off limits ... Neither was it as widespread, since Japan had nearly conquered most of East Asia including parts of China. But still, U.S ... authorities continued the comfort station system absent formal slavery ... The U.S ... military authorities ... ....

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The EU Commission said Wednesday that it fined groups of maritime car carriers 395 million euros, spark plug suppliers 76 million euros and brake system suppliers 75 million euros for taking part in cartels....

HAIKOU, Feb ... According to the local maritime department, the fog lasted for seven days, with the visibility being less than 200 meters in worst time, triggering five suspension notices ... Over 2,000 volunteers were offering help on site ... The local meteorological and maritime departments said fog will disperse late Wednesday night. ....

A ferry owned by Barcos Caribe was struck by a blast Wednesday while docked at a tourist resort town of Playa del Carmen in Mexico, according to local reports ... According to El Universal, maritime transportation between the island and Playa del Carmen remains fully operational through a company named Ultramar ... Since February of 2015, the company has provided maritime transportation services between the two tourist sports. ....

It’s February and we are New Englanders. By all rights and expectations, we should be miserable. But not Wednesday ... “At least it’s warm.” ... Next door, at MaritimeGloucester, Steve Parkes, the facilities and waterfront manager for the maritime museum and education center, finished moving some beams — left over from the rebuilding of the HarrietWebsterPier — over to East Gloucester to help BeaconMarine rebuild some of its wharves ... ....

It’s February and we are New Englanders. By all rights and expectations, we should be miserable. But not Wednesday ... “At least it’s warm.” ... Next door, at MaritimeGloucester, Steve Parkes, the facilities and waterfront manager for the maritime museum and education center, finished moving some beams — left over from the rebuilding of the HarrietWebsterPier — over to East Gloucester to help BeaconMarine rebuild some of its wharves ... ....

“It is better we finish the initial planned route as the first phase of the project, then we can extend to Kertajati,” said Sahala in Jakarta on Tuesday in response to the idea, which was proposed by Coordinating Maritime Affairs Minister Luhut Pandjaitan, as reported by tempo.co ... ....

Six members of the women’s basketball team received postseason league recognition, including three major awards ... Brooke Raiche has been a consistent player on both ends of the floor ... Beatty and Farrara are joined on the All-NAC first team by Hodge, junior Alayne Felix of MaineMaritime and Husson junior KenzieWorcester. Castleton will host Maine Maritime in the first semifinal of the NACTournament on Friday at 6 p.m ... BASEBALL ... ....

The constitutional crisis and the state of emergency in the Maldives have triggered a churning in the Indian Ocean region ... Since the naked Chinese ambition to rule the waves and control the maritime trade route has left little to speculation, countries in the region — particularly India — have every reason to thwart Beijing’s designs ... China’s economic and military muscle is detrimental to geopolitical stability....

Rockford Weitz, professor of practice and director of the maritime studies program at Tufts University's Fletcher School, said, "I think China's Arctic policy shows a very good understanding of the intersection of environmental, scientific and economic issues, and it's smart to put the environmental and scientific issues at the forefront of policy." ... China became an accredited observer to the Arctic Council in 2013 ... &nbsp; . ....